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OMB Control No:
1615-0014
ICR Reference No:
202208-1615-007
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202204-1615-008
Agency/Subagency:
DHS/USCIS
Agency Tracking No:
I-134
Title:
Declaration of Financial Support
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
10/18/2022
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
10/18/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/18/2022
Terms of Clearance:
OIRA approves this emergency request for a period of six months contingent on USCIS publishing a Federal Register notice seeking public comment on the collection within 90 days of approval. In addition, the following terms of clearance applies: USCIS will be collecting data on the efficacy of collecting "sex" and "social security numbers" from US-based supporters with respect to improving screening and vetting and preventing human trafficking of a vulnerable population. This information will be shared with OIRA concurrent with USCIS seeking normal PRA approval at the close of the 6 month emergency, and will be used to evaluate the success of both the Venezuela parole process at large, and the continued use of the data elements "sex" and "SSN" to combat human trafficking, specifically. Future renewals will require evidence to support the need to collect both data elements, and insufficient support may result in OIRA disapproving or limiting the approval timeframe for the collection. OIRA further notes that any additional changes to the collection - including expanding eligibility - will need to be processed under normal clearance procedures at 5 CFR 1320.10.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2023
6 Months From Approved
10/31/2022
Responses
132,500
0
52,500
Time Burden (Hours)
256,983
0
96,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)
10,625
0
223,125
Abstract:
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and consular officers of the Department of State (DOS) use Form I-134 to determine whether, at the time of the beneficiary’s application, petition, or request for certain immigration benefits, that beneficiary has sufficient financial support to pay for expenses for the duration of their temporary stay in the United States. Additionally, biographic information about the beneficiary provided on the Form I-134 will be used for biographic security screening and advance travel authorization by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Prior to the transmission of this biographic information to CBP for this purpose, the beneficiary will be requested to confirm electronically the accuracy of the biographic information provided on their behalf by the Form I-134 respondent/supporter.
Emergency Justfication:
The changes to the online Form I-134 are essential to effectively support CBP in their efforts to adjudicate parole requests submitted by beneficiaries of the U4U process and other noncitizens and their immediate family members from countries designated by the Secretary of DHS who are eligible to be considered for parole under certain special processes. USCIS cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures as it would delay the agency’s ability to provide immediate support to CBP in the emerging and urgent humanitarian crisis. USCIS seeks emergency processing of the Form I-134 information collection package in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.13. USCIS certifies that the requirements of 5 CFR 1320.13(a) are met and that: • The collection of information is needed immediately and is essential to the mission of the agency. • The use of normal clearance procedures is reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the collection of information. • Public harm is reasonably likely to result if normal clearance procedures are followed.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
8 USC 1184
Name of Law: United States Code
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Declaration of Financial Support (Paper)
I-134
Declaration of Financial Support
Declaration of Financial Support (e-File)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
132,500
52,500
0
80,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
256,983
96,500
0
160,483
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
10,625
223,125
0
0
-212,500
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The updated Form I-134 (online) will be used by supporters filing that form on behalf of beneficiaries seeking parole under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) process and noncitizens (and their immediate family members) from Venezuela who will be seeking parole into the United States under special parole processes. Increase is due to new Venezuela respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$8,566,125
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Melanie Frank 202 527-4488 melanie.r.frank2@uscis.dhs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
10/18/2022
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